Managing Director of Career and Technical Education

Position: Managing Director of Career and Technical Education (26-27)
Description

Managing Director of CTE

Role Mission:
The Managing Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) will serve to define the CTE program model IDEA Public Schools; lead the selection and implementation of the CTE pathways for IDEA Public Schools; ensure alignment to federal requirements for CTE; support with the implementation of Career & Technical Education Student Organizations; and support with the management of CTE funding. Working in a highly distributed charter environment, the Managing Director of CTE will develop programs of study that will be implemented at IDEA Public Schools in all states in operation and will manage a team of high-performing Instructional Design and Implementation Managers (IDIM) who develop CTE course curricula and an Assistant Director of CTE who oversees program operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Manage the Assistant Director of CTE, who oversees compliance for all CTE programs & the implementation of student organizations across the network

* Manage a team of IDIM who design and develop CTE course curricula

Location:

This is a full-time hybrid (remote/on-site) position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:

* This role requires 30% travel to campuses across multiple regions

* This role works remotely when not traveling and visiting campuses

* Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary

* Travel to IDEA training events or step-back may be required.

What You'll Do - Accountabilities

Essential Duties

* Define and design the CTE program model for IDEA College Prep campuses across the network, in all states, so that leaders can articulate program rationale and strategically plan for student success

* Provide guidance, coaching, and monitoring for schools to adhere to program-specific policies that align to federal CTE requirements

* Lead the development, adoption, and implementation of curricula for the IDEA programs of study

* Supervise the management of the CTE budget and expenditures with proper documentation

* Work with cross-functional teams to ensure policy compliance, financial sustainability, facilities improvements and management, and master scheduling compliance.

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide dotted line support to Texas Course Leaders and regional instructional leaders, sharing actionable insights and recommendations related to curriculum, instruction, and policy.

* Lead cross-functional initiatives across Academic Services, HQ, and Regional teams to ensure coherence between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.

* Design and facilitate professional development for instructional leaders focused on content/program-wide curriculum implementation, data analysis, and instructional leadership.

* Support district-wide training initiatives to build awareness of academic programs, state requirements, and instructional best practices.

* Coordinate logistics for professional development sessions, ensuring accessibility and alignment with IDEA's training platforms.

* Conduct campus observations and collaborate with school leaders to provide feedback on curriculum implementation and instructional practices.

* Participate in strategic planning meetings and contribute to district-wide academic visioning and goal-setting.

* Travel across regions to support site visits, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions.

What You Will Bring - Competencies

* Build a Culture of Trust:
This team member fosters a team culture where individuals genuinely care for one another both personally and professionally. They lead with transparency, encourage open communication, including healthy conflict-and promote reliability and consistency, while regularly seeking and responding to team feedback to enhance the collective experience.

* Communicate Deliberately:
This team member leads inclusive discussions that surface obstacles and drive actionable solutions, ensuring all voices are heard. They communicate key information clearly across…